Maroons bolters Mann, Plath get coach Slater tick Billy Slater says Queensland hopefuls Max Plath and Kurt Mann are showing habits in their game that are "Origin worthy" as the duo enter selection frame. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Piakura gets Broncos chance to prove Maroons star right Brendan Piakura has been given the Brisbane starting back-row spot he craves and he has a fortnight to give coach Michael Maguire another selection headache. AAP · Apr 4, 2025
Broncos' Walsh thrives on Ponga boost in Maroons duel Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has pledged his allegiance to Australia in representative football despite his diverse heritage. AAP · Apr 2, 2025
'Earned the right': Petero backs DCE on Maroons call Petero Civoniceva, Queensland's oldest ever Origin player, says Maroons skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has earned the right to decide if he breaks his own record. AAP · Mar 25, 2025
'Have a crack': Walsh sharpens focus as Ponga steps up Kalyn Ponga has escalated the battle for the Queensland fullback spot as Reece Walsh works on his defensive clout and gets the backing of a Brisbane legend. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
Dolphins' son of Broncos gun a prop with the Allen key Dolphins prop Josh Allen is the son of Brisbane legend Gavin Allen and a chip off the old block as he chases his NRL dream and a full-time contract. AAP · Feb 12, 2025
No rep retirement as Cherry-Evans eyes Maroons jersey Daly Cherry-Evans is yet to decide whether 2025 will be his 15th and final season at Manly, but he has no plans to walk away from representative football early. AAP · Feb 10, 2025
Fatty goes from lipstick, high heels to Origin glory Queensland's 1995 State of Origin coach Paul Vautin has waxed lyrical about a famous 3-0 series win and what it means for today's Maroons 30 years later. AAP · Jan 31, 2025
Maroons reunion of 1995 heroes to inspire Slater's men Queensland's heroic 1995 State of Origin side, who won 3-0 against the odds, will be honoured this week as the Maroons gain an early boost to their campaign. AAP · Jan 27, 2025
Golden Games, renewed rivalries and Raygun: Australia’s biggest sporting moments of 2024 A record-breaking medal haul in Paris, emotional victories and stunning comebacks are among the great moments in Australian sports this year The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2024
Fermor targets Maroons as Titans' double trouble return Gold Coast forwards Beau Fermor and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui hope to play full seasons together for the first time in two years which will also boost Queensland. AAP · Dec 10, 2024
Munster hoping for Origin rumble with Storm's Bellamy Recovering from hip surgery, Cameron Munster says he's driven by the prospect of another NRL title and also facing Storm coach Craig Bellamy in State of Origin. AAP · Dec 6, 2024
Men's Origin to open in Qld, Allianz to host women The NRL will take women's State of Origin to Sydney's second biggest rugby league stadium in 2025, while Queensland will host the opener of the men's series. AAP · Nov 17, 2024
Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final. AAP · Sep 24, 2024
AAP · Sep 19, 2024 Rookie Plath wins Dolphins player of year, Origin next Dolphins forward Max Plath stunned in his rookie NRL season to win the player of the year award and good judges are tipping him to play for Queensland in 2025.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Dolphins pocket rocket Plath a Maroon in waiting: Close Dolphins forward Max Plath has been the side's most consistent player this year and a Queensland great insists he is on track to play State of Origin.
AAP · Jul 27, 2024 Luai's six-year-old son the coach behind rare dropouts Jarome Luai has detailed how his six-year-old son has helped him perfect a rugby style drop kick, proving more effective in regaining the ball on dropouts.
AAP · Jul 22, 2024 Walsh labels Suaalii "class human" after Origin apology Reece Walsh has admitted disappointment at the way his State of Origin series finished, but saved praise for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after an on-field apology.
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 Luai baited Maroons to explode but DCE respects him Daly Cherry-Evans has opened up about his Jarome Luai flashpoint moment in the "wild" State of Origin decider and why he admires one of his great foes.
AAP · Jul 17, 2024 'Walsh hit a fair bit without footy': Slater fumes Queensland coach Billy Slater says match officials will have to review their performance after fullback Reece Walsh was hit illegally in the Origin decider loss
AAP · Jul 17, 2024 Blues pair accept bans after Origin fight night Cameron Murray and Haumole Olakau'atu have both accepted two-match bans stemming from the NRL after the sideline brawl during NSW's State of Origin win.
AAP · Jul 17, 2024 Defensive lapses cost heroic Maroons in Origin decider Queensland have lost a State of Origin series decider in Brisbane for just the third time in history after two late defensive mistakes proved costly.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2024 NSW Blues beat Queensland Maroons: State of Origin 2024 Game 3 – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: NSW claimed the 2024 series with a thrilling 14-4 victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
AAP · Jul 16, 2024 Queensland pack will fire up after barbs: Cherry-Evans Queensland's forwards will need to find an air of mongrel if they are to beat NSW in the State of Origin series decider, says skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.
AAP · Jul 16, 2024 Control, patience and discipline: NSW heed past lessons The NSW build-up to the State of Origin decider in Brisbane is eerily similar to both the 2020 and 2022 losses, but the Blues are adamant 2024 can be different.